Benny Williams (basketball)
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| UCF Knights | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward / power forward |
| League | Big 12 |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 2002 (age 23) Bowie, Maryland, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College | Syracuse (2021–2024) |
Benjamin H. Williams Jr. (born April 30, 2002) is an American college basketball player. He previously played for the Syracuse Orange of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) from 2021 until his dismissal on February 6, 2024.[1]
Recruiting
Williams played junior varsity basketball for Riverdale Baptist School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland for two years. He stood 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) as a freshman and was rejected by many Amateur Athletic Union programs. Williams grew 11 in (28 cm) from 2016 to 2018, and transferred to St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Potomac, Maryland, where he repeated his sophomore year.[2] As a junior, he averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks per game, earning First Team All-Met honors.[3] For his senior season, he transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida due to concerns over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to facilities at St. Andrew's.[4] He averaged 16.3 points and six rebounds per game as a senior.[5] Williams was named to the Jordan Brand Classic roster.[6]
Williams was considered a five-star recruit by Rivals, and a four-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN.[7] He committed to playing college basketball for Syracuse over offers from Maryland, Georgetown and Miami (Florida).[8]
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benny Williams SF / PF |
Bowie, MD | IMG Academy (FL) | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jun 4, 2020 | |
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  247Sports:  ESPN: (89) | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 21 247Sports: 40 ESPN: 32 | ||||||
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